NCCT Surgical Technology
Terms with 100% Verified
Definations
sentinel event - Answer- an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical
or psychological injury, or the risk thereof
Dispersive electrode - Answer- A component of the electrosurgical circuit that spreads
current at the point where it exits the body and thus prevents injury, grounding pad
thrombin - Answer- enzyme that converts fibrinogen to fibrin during coagulation
hysterscopy - Answer- visual examination of the uterus
disectomy - Answer- surgical removal of an intervertebral disc, usually due to disc
herniation
SDS - Answer- Safety Data Sheet
myringotomy - Answer- incision into the tympanic membrane
aneurysmectomy - Answer- surgical removal of an aneurysm
nephrectomy - Answer- surgical removal of a kidney
coronary artery dilators - Answer- dilates to increase blood flow to heart
broach - Answer- fin shaped rasp, ortho
viscoelastic agents - Answer- THICK, GELATINOUS SUBSTANCES THAT ARE
INJECTED INTO THE EYE TO KEEP THE CHAMBER EXPANDED OR TO REPLACE
VITREOUS HUMOR ARE....
colposcopy - Answer- visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope
kitner - Answer- Small rolls of cotton tape typically placed on mayo with holder, used for
blunt dissection loaded on a Rochester-Pean (large Kelly); come in packets of five in a
holder that is kept on field and replaced in slots after use.
cottonoid - Answer- Another name for neurosurgical sponges used to protect delicate
neural tissue and to assist with hemostasis
, veress neddle - Answer- spring loaded needle used to create pneumoperitoenum for lap
surgery
contrast media - Answer- Substances (solids, liquids, or gases) used in diagnostic
imaging procedures that permit the radiologist to distinguish between various body soft
tissue structures; may be injected, swallowed, inhaled, or introduced by rectum
adrenergic drugs - Answer- Used to treat a. Shock: epinephrine used b. Bronchospasm:
Theophylline, aminophylline, epinephrine used 2. Side effects a. Tachycardia b. Urinary
retention c. Nausea and vomiting
bonewax - Answer- stop bleeding from bone
orichiopexy - Answer- surgical fixation of undescended testis in scrotum
Antihistamines - Answer- medicines that reduce the production of histamines, allergic
reaction
finger trap - Answer- used to suspend a finger/the arm during surgery or prep
cholecystectomy - Answer- surgical removal of the gallbladder
esmarch - Answer- the preoperative exsanguination of an extremity prior to inflating a
tourniquet is accomplished with
miotics - Answer- constrict pupils
Diuretics - Answer- medications administered to increase urine secretion in order to rid
the body of excess water and salt
5 rights of medication administration - Answer- right patient, right drug, right dose, right
route, right time
septoplasty - Answer- surgical repair of the nasal septum
hemostatic agents - Answer- substances applied as powders, dressings, gauze, or
bandages to open wounds to stop bleeding
laparoscopy - Answer- visual examination of the abdomen
neutral zone - Answer- An area designated within the sterile field in which sharps may
be safely placed by one person and retrieved by another
thoracoscopy - Answer- visual examination of the chest cavity
Terms with 100% Verified
Definations
sentinel event - Answer- an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical
or psychological injury, or the risk thereof
Dispersive electrode - Answer- A component of the electrosurgical circuit that spreads
current at the point where it exits the body and thus prevents injury, grounding pad
thrombin - Answer- enzyme that converts fibrinogen to fibrin during coagulation
hysterscopy - Answer- visual examination of the uterus
disectomy - Answer- surgical removal of an intervertebral disc, usually due to disc
herniation
SDS - Answer- Safety Data Sheet
myringotomy - Answer- incision into the tympanic membrane
aneurysmectomy - Answer- surgical removal of an aneurysm
nephrectomy - Answer- surgical removal of a kidney
coronary artery dilators - Answer- dilates to increase blood flow to heart
broach - Answer- fin shaped rasp, ortho
viscoelastic agents - Answer- THICK, GELATINOUS SUBSTANCES THAT ARE
INJECTED INTO THE EYE TO KEEP THE CHAMBER EXPANDED OR TO REPLACE
VITREOUS HUMOR ARE....
colposcopy - Answer- visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope
kitner - Answer- Small rolls of cotton tape typically placed on mayo with holder, used for
blunt dissection loaded on a Rochester-Pean (large Kelly); come in packets of five in a
holder that is kept on field and replaced in slots after use.
cottonoid - Answer- Another name for neurosurgical sponges used to protect delicate
neural tissue and to assist with hemostasis
, veress neddle - Answer- spring loaded needle used to create pneumoperitoenum for lap
surgery
contrast media - Answer- Substances (solids, liquids, or gases) used in diagnostic
imaging procedures that permit the radiologist to distinguish between various body soft
tissue structures; may be injected, swallowed, inhaled, or introduced by rectum
adrenergic drugs - Answer- Used to treat a. Shock: epinephrine used b. Bronchospasm:
Theophylline, aminophylline, epinephrine used 2. Side effects a. Tachycardia b. Urinary
retention c. Nausea and vomiting
bonewax - Answer- stop bleeding from bone
orichiopexy - Answer- surgical fixation of undescended testis in scrotum
Antihistamines - Answer- medicines that reduce the production of histamines, allergic
reaction
finger trap - Answer- used to suspend a finger/the arm during surgery or prep
cholecystectomy - Answer- surgical removal of the gallbladder
esmarch - Answer- the preoperative exsanguination of an extremity prior to inflating a
tourniquet is accomplished with
miotics - Answer- constrict pupils
Diuretics - Answer- medications administered to increase urine secretion in order to rid
the body of excess water and salt
5 rights of medication administration - Answer- right patient, right drug, right dose, right
route, right time
septoplasty - Answer- surgical repair of the nasal septum
hemostatic agents - Answer- substances applied as powders, dressings, gauze, or
bandages to open wounds to stop bleeding
laparoscopy - Answer- visual examination of the abdomen
neutral zone - Answer- An area designated within the sterile field in which sharps may
be safely placed by one person and retrieved by another
thoracoscopy - Answer- visual examination of the chest cavity
